LSK invites Thika residents for FREE Legal services
To curb the growing cases of impostors posing as lawyers, the Law Society of Kenya's Thika Chapter has launched a Legal Awareness Week at the Thika Law Courts.The initiative dubbed "Law for the People, By the People: Empowering Citizen Participation," aims at sensitising the public on ways to identify legitimate legal practitioners and the proper procedures for obtaining legal services.
The five-day event will extend to additional court stations in Ruiru, Gatundu, and Kamwangi.
"This exercise will help members of the public verify legal professionals and avoid falling prey to fraudsters who exploit them," said the Thika Chapter Secretary Patrick Kung’u.
Kung’u noted that these impostors often lured clients with unusually low fees, causing unsuspecting citizens to engage in their services without knowledge of their legitimacy.
Jane Wanjiku, representing Kiambu advocates in Nairobi's branch, urged residents to visit county courts this week to access free legal advice on a range of issues affecting them.
Thika Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo echoed the importance of public awareness, noting that increased automation of court services, including payment systems, is reducing opportunities for exploitation by intermediaries.
"This initiative is a valuable opportunity for Kenyans to learn about the role of lawyers and the workings of the court system, ensuring they have direct and accurate access to justice," Atambo affirmed.
The event promises to enhance transparency and safeguard citizens from fraudulent actors, empowering them with the knowledge to confidently engage with the legal system.
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